Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
897208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 81 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896543

Common Names

  • Clutia natalensis
  • Natal Clutia
  • Natal Clutia Tree

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Description

Clutia natalensis (also called Natal clutia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, lowland habitats, and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia natalensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clutia natalensis has white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia natalensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and divisions can be made in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clutia natalensis

Clutia natalensis can be found in Australia.

Clutia natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia natalensis?

Clutia natalensis

What is the common name of Clutia natalensis?

Natal Clutia

Where is Clutia natalensis native to?

South Africa

Species in the Clutia genus

Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis, Clutia ovalis, Clutia paxii, Clutia pentheriana, Clutia platyphylla, Clutia polifolia, Clutia polyadenia, Clutia polygonoides, Clutia pterogona, Clutia pubescens, Clutia pulchella, Clutia punctata, Clutia rubricaulis, Clutia sericea, Clutia sessilifolia, Clutia stuhlmannii, Clutia swynnertonii,

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

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